A. Acknowledgment. The applicant/registrant shall, in the credits of the motion picture or television program, acknowledge the production was filmed in the City of Okemah, Oklahoma.
B. Advance notice for approval. A representative of the production company will be required to submit a film registration at least forty-five (45) days prior to the date on which such person desires to conduct an activity for which a film registration is required. Special activity permit(s) may be required at least forty-five (45) days in advance for activities like closing public streets or sidewalks, excessive noise, large crowds, etc. Productions that did not properly register or permit activities that have caused the need for public interventions (traffic issues, fire, damage) will be billed at the current emergency rates.
C. Filming, including setup and dismantling of film equipment, shall not be done before seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. or after seven o’clock (7:00) p.m. in a residential zone. The film and music office liaison may extend these hours upon a showing of necessity and upon showing the exception would not unduly disturb the public.
D. Cleanup. The registrant shall conduct operations in an orderly fashion with continuous attention to the storage of equipment not in use and the cleanup of trash and debris. The area used shall be cleaned of trash and debris upon completion of shooting at the scene and restored to the original condition before leaving the site.
E. Filming on private prope1iy. The registrant is required to obtain the property owner's permission, consent, and/or lease for use of property not owned or controlled by the city. A written film site location agreement is strongly recommended.
F. Requests for the use of bull horns, explosives, gunfire, public address systems, sirens, or other noise-creating devices shall be reviewed by the fire and/or police departments in jurisdiction.
G. Flood plains and control structures. When filming in an area prone to flooding or used as a flood control structure, the crew is required to vacate the area at the request of the film and music liaison, director of tourism, city manager or emergency manager.
H. Public works department (roads and streets). If the applicant must park equipment, trucks, and/or cars in zones that will not allow it, temporary “No Parking” signs must be posted by the city. The applicant must also obtain permission to string cable across sidewalks, or from generator to service point. Cable placed in public right-of-way shall be securely matted or covered.
I. Traffic control. For filming that would impair traffic flow, an applicant must provide detailed information to the City of Okemah police depaiiment personnel and comply with all traffic control requirements deemed necessary.
J. Fires and campfires. When a scene requires a fire or campfire, any campfire not equipped with a fire ring shall require the assignment of a fire safety advisor, officer or a similarly qualified person.
K. Pyrotechnics. When a scene requires pyrotechnics or any other flammable or explosive effect, a fire safety advisor, officer or a similarly qualified person shall be assigned.
L. Parking lots. When parking in a city-owned parking lot, an applicant may be billed according to the current rate schedule established by the city. In order to assure the safety of citizens in the surrounding community, access roads which serve as emergency service roads must never be blocked. No relocation, alteration, or moving of structures will be allowed without prior approval.
M. Drone flights. All current FAA, state and local guidelines must be followed when deploying a drone.
N. Notification. It shall be the responsibility of the registrant to provide notification to city residents as indicated by the pertinent special activity permit(s). (Ord. 2023-3, 9-25-2023)